Boadicea the Victorious 2011 EDP

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Virtuous

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Boadicea the Victorious Virtuous is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Virtuous opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Labdanum. Boadicea the Victorious's Virtuous carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast, not for the faint of heart. Some find its initial blast off-putting, a challenging blend of spice and deep woods, but it settles into something surprisingly wearable. You'll either love its bold, Arabian character or find it utterly perplexing.
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Virtuous Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood33%
Musk26%
Labdanum22%
Cedar20%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on rose, warm spicy and oud - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage, long lasting performance, and rich, spicy oud-rose profile, Virtuous is best reserved for evenings or cooler weather. It's likely too intense for an office environment but makes a statement on a date or at a formal event.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Virtuous kicks off with a sharp, almost bitter saffron, quickly joined by a dominant, jammy rose. As it warms, a robust, earthy oud emerges, grounded by the rich, resinous depth of labdanum and the creamy solace of sandalwood and cedar. A subtle musk weaves throughout, adding a plush, slightly powdery finish to this complex, oriental woody affair.

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